Toyota Camry Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 280 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Toyota Camry across 25 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (32).
- 280fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 16mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 5related recalls
- $770typical repair cost reported by owners
- 36%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the Toyota Camry at $770, and half of them between $610 and $1,050.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 168 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 280 complaints, 16 mention a crash, 14 a fire, 8 an injury.
Toyota Camry fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Camry | 1 | 2% | 27,000 |
| 2020 Camry | 2 | 1% | 37,150 |
| 2019 Camry | 21 | 5% | 16,119 |
| 2018 Camry | 29 | 4% | 46,575 |
| 2017 Camry | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2014 Camry | 4 | 1% | 2,550 |
| 2013 Camry | 4 | 1% | 2,550 |
| 2012 Camry | 3 | 1% | 10,455 |
| 2011 Camry | 7 | 1% | 800 |
| 2010 Camry | 10 | 2% | 4,155 |
| 2009 Camry | 6 | 0% | 20,432 |
| 2008 Camry | 2 | 0% | 15,323 |
| 2007 Camry | 32 | 1% | 18,500 |
| 2006 Camry | 5 | 2% | 28,000 |
| 2005 Camry | 17 | 2% | 49,417 |
| 2004 Camry | 13 | 2% | 68,720 |
| 2003 Camry | 11 | 1% | 61,241 |
| 2002 Camry | 21 | 2% | 60,000 |
| 2001 Camry | 9 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2000 Camry | 16 | 4% | 118,000 |
| 1999 Camry | 11 | 2% | 75,000 |
| 1998 Camry | 12 | 2% | 89,781 |
| 1997 Camry | 13 | 2% | 70,945 |
| 1996 Camry | 22 | 5% | 60,800 |
| 1995 Camry | 8 | 3% | 190,812 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (5)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2018
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Camry, 2019 Lexus NX300, and 2019 RX350L vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TA01 and 25LA01.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2018, 2019
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 2018
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with V6 engines. These vehicles have fuel delivery pipes that may not be properly connected to the fuel hoses in the engine compartment.
Risk: The improperly connected hoses may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pipes for the correct installation, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0G.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 2014
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions; however, the cause of the failure was not determined, and the…
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. There was a message displayed that the engine was off the instrument panel. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continue driving. The vehicle was taken to a…
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V682000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, gasoline started leaking underneath the vehicle onto the ground. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was…
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The vehicle was repaired. The contact…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Camrys have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 280 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Toyota Camry. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Camry fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 5 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the Toyota Camry?
Owners report a typical cost of $770 (half paid between $610 and $1,050), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
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